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Planning in Upper Deal

Approved
95%
35 of 36 decided
Decision time
about 7 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Upper Deal in the last 24 months, from Dover District Council's planning register.

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About Upper Deal

Upper Deal is a settlement located in Kent, England.

Property prices in Upper Deal show an average sale price of £369,005, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry. There are currently no active flood warnings for the Upper Deal area, indicating a relatively low flood risk at present. This is a positive factor for both existing residents and those considering property purchases or new developments.

In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (May 2026). This makes Upper Deal a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

The area around Upper Deal has 2 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Upper Deal planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Results include full application details, decision status, and the ability to track applications over time and set planning alerts to help you monitor and review pending planning applications.

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To comment on or object to a planning application near Upper Deal, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.

In the last 24 months, 103 planning applications were submitted near Upper Deal. Of these, 95% were approved, with an average decision time of 51 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (34), outline applications (14), tree works (13). 2 large-scale developments were submitted during this period.

1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Upper Deal?
In the last 24 months, 103 planning applications were submitted near Upper Deal. The approval rate is 95%.
How long do planning decisions take near Upper Deal?
The average planning decision time near Upper Deal is 51 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.
What is the planning approval rate near Upper Deal?
The planning approval rate near Upper Deal is 95%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Upper Deal?
The most common type of planning application near Upper Deal is full planning applications, with 34 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Upper Deal?
You can search and track planning applications near Upper Deal on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.